Vacancies
We enjoy welcoming new staff to join our school teams on both the Primary and Secondary sites and offer an induction programme to our new starters. We also offer new staff the opportunity to learn and improve their BSL skills.
Bristol has a thriving Deaf community and is an exciting and vibrant city to live in.
Early Years Learning Support Assistant
Elmfield Primary (BS7 0PU)
32.5h/wk - Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm
Term time only + 5 INSET days
Fixed term contract - ASAP-31/08/25
Bristol Grade 6 - £25,183-£25,584 (approx. £19,344 pro rata)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic LSA to provide support for learning activities by children on an individual or group basis in our Early Years department. Experience of working with Deaf or hard of hearing children and young people is advantageous, but not essential.
Elmfield is a maintained Bristol Special School for pupils aged 3-16 years which serves the Bristol and wider region. We have been consistently judged as 'Good' by Ofsted. Ofsted recognises that we are 'ambitious for pupils' and 'aspirational in our outlook'. Pupils have deafness as a primary need, some with additional Special Educational Needs, and we provide a Bilingual Deaf Education where BSL and English are used. Experience working with children with a range of additional needs will be an advantage.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Sensitive to the needs of the children
- Punctual, reliable and committed
- Able to work flexibly and use own initiative
- Friendly, approachable and can work in a calm manner at all times
- Able to provide individual and/or group support
- Able to communicate effectively with children who use either BSL or oral English
- Willing to undertake relevant training to gain necessary qualifications as required
Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please contact us on office@elmfieldschool.co.uk to arrange a convenient time and date.
Closing date: Monday 3rd March at 9am
Interviews: ASAP
Supply Teachers
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Teachers to join our bank of supply teachers. Experience of working with Deaf or hard of hearing children is desirable, but not essential.
A knowledge of British Sign Language is advantageous, but not essential as we can provide interpreters.
For further information please contact the school on 0117 9030 366 or office@elmfieldschool.co.uk.
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